Barham Salih appointed as UN High Commissioner for Refugees

Former Iraqi President Barham Salih has been selected as the new UN High Commissioner for Refugees. His five-year term will begin on January 1, 2026.

The document revealed that this appointment is temporary and requires approval from the Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. A message on Friday showed that former Iraqi President Barham Salih has been chosen to be the new United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The letter, signed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on December 11, stated that Salih has been appointed for a five-year term starting January 1, 2026.

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